International Students

Granite State College welcomes applications for admission from international students for all of its degree programs. Currently, individuals who are in the United States as permanent residents or with visa status allowing education participation are eligible for study. If you’re interested in applying as an international student, please contact the admissions office for more information.

In addition to the regular admissions process, please be aware of the following guidelines that may apply to you as an international student:

Transcripts from Other Countries

Applicants who attended a college or university in a foreign country will need to have their transcripts translated and evaluated prior to full acceptance. The College uses the Center for Educational Documentation to perform international credential evaluations. A fee, based on the extent of the evaluation, will be charged.

More information is available by contacting the Center for Educational Documentation directly:

English proficiency is required for academic success at the College. If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate adequate English proficiency in order to be admitted.

Adequate proficiency is demonstrated by a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 (internet), 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based); a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5; and/or acceptable Accuplacer™ scores. Any student not demonstrating adequate proficiency will be referred to an institution that offers courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Use code 0458.